The Undercover Economist: The Economics behind Everyday Decisions (Blinkist Summary)

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Look at your everyday life through the lens of an economist. In this audiobook summary, get an overview of economic systems and how they impact the decisions we make.

Economics play a major role in shaping our everyday lives—from the lattes we buy in the morning to the traffic jams we encounter on our way home. In The Undercover Economist, author Tim Harford demystifies economic systems, explaining how they impact the basic choices we make each day. This audiobook summary gleans some of the most salient points from The Undercover Economist and distills them into bite-sized tips. Learn about the strategies companies use to get you to pay more for products, how corruption holds back economic development, and more. Plus, get practical advice for making smarter choices as consumers. Note: This audiobook summary was produced by Blinkist. We are pleased to host this content in our library.